Job Description
The post holder is a member of the Facilities Team based in Housekeeping and Domestic Services and will be responsible for carrying out catering and cleaning duties across the Cheswold Park Hospital site, reporting to Housekeeping and Domestic Supervisors and the Housekeeping Manager.
The role requires flexibility in approach to the duties, including working 5 x 6 hour shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
Main Duties
* Clean all areas following the National Standards of Cleanliness.
* Serve food, complete relevant paperwork, including food temperature checks.
* Prepare small amounts of food from the freezer.
* Work as a team and be able to prioritize workload.
Potential for overtime if needed to cover sickness and holidays.
Job Responsibilities
To provide a high standard of domestic, catering, and general household duties within a ward environment for people with mental health problems.
* Establish and maintain good working relationships and clear areas of communication with ward staff and service users.
* Receive and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
* Maintain accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months.
* Basic literacy and numeric skills.
Experience
* Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment.
* Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment.
* Experience within a customer care or patient-focused environment.
Training
* Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role.
Personal Attributes
* Smart appearance.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Flexible approach to working patterns, change, and unpredictable environments.
* Caring, friendly attitude.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups.
Note: The closing date for this role is 17 October 2025.
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